Summer 2015 - Transfer Rumours, Speculation & Suggestions

[Ger Regan]

That's doable, imo.

[PaulWinch again]

I hope so.

[Doorbell]

It'd be nice starting the season with a team that's not so reliant on one player...if this happens as a result of Benteke leaving and the money being reinvested on some of the player's we're linked with, I think we'll be OK.

[ozzjim]

Assuming Benteke goes we really need 3-4 quality players on top of Gueye, Richards and Amavi.

We need another attacking box to box midfielder, a holding player that is a step up from Westwood and Sanchez, and 2 forwards as a minimum for me. A right back and a centre half if we can shift out a couple in those areas too.

If we could end up with, and it is complete shot in the dark.. Darder, Praet, Austin, Chery with Potential, Milosevic from Besiktas and say Byram from Leeds, that would cost about 40-45 million, which is what just came in the other way, and would leave us much better off in my opinion.

[JUAN PABLO]

But please don't sign Townsend or Adebayor! Imagine Gabby partnering Adebayor, I can't imagine a lazier forward line and would expect them fighting over who gets to stand where for 90 minutes.

I know what you mean

I was thinking , Adebayor . ok , If TS gets the best out of him , maybe Ill give him a chance and then I thought ..Gabby and Adebayor and thought ..oh dear

[footyskillz]

For a big hold up man Glenn Murray would do for now ahead of Drogba , Lambert and adabayeour.

[Toronto Villa]

For a big hold up man Glenn Murray would do for now ahead of Drogba , Lambert and adabayeour.

haha fucking hell. Yes lets get 31 year old Glenn fucking Murray to lift the spirits. A journeyman striker who was shipped out on loan from Palace to Reading last season.

[Doorbell]

For a big hold up man Glenn Murray would do for now ahead of Drogba , Lambert and adabayeour.

I'm amazed you've not suggested us signing Akinfenwa yet.

[pauliewalnuts]

For a big hold up man Glenn Murray would do for now ahead of Drogba , Lambert and adabayeour.

The only reason I'd consider getting Glenn Murray in would be if i needed a bit of plumbing work done, or a parcel delivering, maybe.

[pauliewalnuts]

Assuming Benteke goes we really need 3-4 quality players on top of Gueye, Richards and Amavi.

Yes. At least.

Who trusts them to make it happen?

*puts hands down*

[Toronto Villa]

Assuming Benteke goes we really need 3-4 quality players on top of Gueye, Richards and Amavi.

Yes. At least.

Who trusts them to make it happen?

*puts hands down*

I didn't expect us to spend close to 20m on a midfielder and defender so it's not inconceivable to think that with another 35m plus in the bank we might actually have a decent transfer window.

[pauliewalnuts]

Assuming Benteke goes we really need 3-4 quality players on top of Gueye, Richards and Amavi.

Yes. At least.

Who trusts them to make it happen?

*puts hands down*

I didn't expect us to spend close to 20m on a midfielder and defender so it's not inconceivable to think that with another 35m plus in the bank we might actually have a decent transfer window.

I wasn't aware we actually had spent close to 20m on a midfielder and a defender, to be honest.

We've also recouped about 12m, too, FWIW, so as things stand, we're in credit.

Colour me sceptical on the thought of them spending anywhere near that 35m, too.

[Toronto Villa]

Assuming Benteke goes we really need 3-4 quality players on top of Gueye, Richards and Amavi.

Yes. At least.

Who trusts them to make it happen?

*puts hands down*

I didn't expect us to spend close to 20m on a midfielder and defender so it's not inconceivable to think that with another 35m plus in the bank we might actually have a decent transfer window.

I wasn't aware we actually had spent close to 20m on a midfielder and a defender, to be honest.

We've also recouped about 12m, too, FWIW, so as things stand, we're in credit.

Colour me sceptical on the thought of them spending anywhere near that 35m, too.

well Gueye cost 9m and Amavi once confirmed will another 10m. I have no idea how much is out there to spend but the early indications are it will be more than the 19m that's already been spent irrespective of how that money was raised. Not saying our net will be 35m but the gross could be.

[Ger Regan]

The gross would fucking want to be!

[tomd2103]

Assuming Benteke goes we really need 3-4 quality players on top of Gueye, Richards and Amavi.

Considering the scenarios above happen, I could see the possible spine of:


                   Guzan

Richards     ?        Clark     Amavi

             Sanchez    Gueye

       ?            Grealish         Sinclair

                           ? 

Questions marks would be positions that need quality bringing in (though Okore or Senderos might fill the CB position), but the squad would still be woefully short on quality.  We would definitely need further additions in midfield and the attacking positions.  All in all, pretty major surgery required with only a few weeks before the first game.